3 We're learning BRAND NEW DETAILS on what caused a controlled burn on the Northside to burn OUT of CONTROL. It happened three months ago.. But in a NEW report by the Florida Parks Service -- officials say the crew controlling the burn lacked sufficient experience.... and poor weather conditions contributed ... You may remember nearly 400 acres of Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve caught fire. Channel 4's Tim Pulliam is learning who is NOW being held accountable. He joins us live from the northside...Tim? 3 3 3 3 0044-53 Jimmy Wood/neighbor 034604-06 I could see smoke but I could not see flames.An intense moment for Jimmy Wood to see outside his home in Black Hammock Island -- This prescribed burn near his home at Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State park quickly turned into a raging wildfire.The Florida State Parks conducted an internal investigation to see how the fire got out of control so quickly.In this After Action Review, officials say the 9 person crew experience was up to par with handling this particular burn. The weather changed significantly after what was originally forecast by the Florida Forest Service.And certain polices were not followed properly like touring the burn zones before light them on fire.Jimmy Wood/Neighbor 034356-4403 That's a big concern..because we could have lost houses..we could have lost lives--without preparation and I assumed they did have it.The report says the weather conditions for burning went down dramatically that afternoon after the Forest Service reviewed the forecast earlier in the day and declared it was OK to burn. the fire did not come dangerously close to any homes and no one was hurt.But neighbors and legislators who represent Pumpkin Hill say someone should be held responsible.In a statement Senator Aaron Bean says Aaron Bean/ Senator District 4 "It raises great concern of what transpired at pumpkin hill.. We have to find out what happened and why the procedures were not followed and hold someone accountable." Florida State Parks Director Donald Forgione says steps are being taken to keep this from happening again.Donald Forgione /Florida State Parks Director/ 071045-50 We will make sure we hold our staff accountable we will make sure our training is adequate now and in the future of our prescribed burn program. 071219-34 I have instructed the district manager of that particular district to look at each individuals actions during that day and see if they are in align with our policies and procedures. 3 Tim ... Are any other legislators getting involved???

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -

Florida State Parks is holding itself accountable after a controlled burn lost contain in April, burning 400 acres of the Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve in northeastern Duval County.

The park service conducted an internal investigation to see how the fire got out of control so quickly. In the review, officials say the nine-person crew experience was not up to par with handling this particular burn.

The report says certain polices were not followed properly, like touring the burn zones before lighting them on fire.

"That's a big concern because we could have lost houses, we could have lost lives without preparation, and I assumed they did have it," Wood said.

The report says the weather conditions for burning went down dramatically that afternoon after the Forest Service reviewed the forecast earlier in the day and declared it was OK to burn. The fire did not come dangerously close to any homes and no one was hurt.

But neighbors and legislators who represent Pumpkin Hill say someone should be held responsible.

In a statement, state Sen. Aaron Bean said, "It raises great concern of what transpired at Pumpkin Hill. We have to find out what happened and why the procedures were not followed and hold someone accountable."

Florida State Parks Director Donald Forgione says steps are being taken to keep this from happening again.

"We will make sure we hold our staff accountable," he said. "We will make sure our training is adequate now and in the future of our prescribed burn program."

"I have instructed the district manager of that particular district to look at each individuals actions during that day and see if they are in line with our policies and procedures," Forgione added.

If the agency determines crew members made a mistake, disciplinary action could be taken, which could range from additional training to termination.

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